Stunning photos of redheads from around the world

Photographer Brian Dowling is working on a portrait book of redheads around the world called "Readhead Beauty."

He's photographed 130 models in 20 different countries.

He hopes to help combat bullying and stigmas surrounding people with red hair.

Less than two percent of the world's population has naturally red hair. Because they stand out, they're often bullied by their peers, ridiculed in pop culture, and perceived through negative stereotypes dating all the way back to medieval times.

Brian Dowling is hoping to bring some positive attention to those with fiery red locks for a change. He's traveled to 20 countries and counting to photograph redheads around the world and celebrate their natural beauty through whimsical portraits.

"There is a sense of camaraderie which I jokingly compare to seeing a fellow Marine," he said.

"Marines respect each other because they all went through the same rigorous training, and I feel like redheads give each other a little acknowledgment nod because they often went through bullying during their school years."